Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Mourns Passing of Father Jack Kennedy

By JOHN MOONEY

November 11, 2015 at 5:58 PM

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Father Jack Kennedy, Pastor Emeritus, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scotch Plains

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The community of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (1571 South Martine Ave., Scotch Plains) is mourning the passing of Pastor Emeritus Reverend John F. Kennedy, who died on Saturday, Nov. 7.

The beloved Father Jack was born on June, 21, 1936, and was ordained on May 25, 1963. He passed away after a lengthy illness this past weekend.

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Health is continuing to investigate the cause of the passing of elementary school student Daniela Genaro after it was confirmed that the student had been diagnosed with influenza. Officials said it "presently remains unclear whether or not the virus was the primary contributing factor to the child's passing."

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